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Strengthening Downtowns



Membership in 2025

230

New Members in 2025

7

Educational Opportunities in 2025

10


Increased MDA Facebook Reach

79.2%


Legislative Visits in 2025

65

Headlines

Corbin Design- Intuitive, Effective Wayfinding and Signage Systems

For over 48 years, Corbin Design has led the way in intuitive, effective wayfinding and signage systems nationwide.

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Tweak Your Zoning Ordinance to Drive Small Business Success

Our friends at McKenna detail how to adjust zoning ordinances to help drive small business success. Navigating zoning ordinances can be...

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Royal Oak Seeks DDA Deputy Director

City of Royal Oak Downtown Royal Oak is ready to write its next chapter, and we’re looking for a bold, creative leader to help us...

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Bay City DDA Executive Leadership

The Bay City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking qualified candidates to provide contracted executive leadership in support...

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2024 Achievements

225 Members

5 New MiPDM Participants

In-Person DDA Board Trainings

Quarterly Legislative Update to Members

80 In Person Legislator Visits

10 Business Associate Members

300+ Event Attendees

Mobile Tours & Networking Opportunities Expanded

MDA Blog    News & Blog Archive

Corbin Design- Intuitive, Effective Wayfinding and Signage Systems

For over 48 years, Corbin Design has led the way in intuitive, effective wayfinding and signage systems nationwide.

Read More

Tweak Your Zoning Ordinance to Drive Small Business Success

Our friends at McKenna detail how to adjust zoning ordinances to help drive small business success. Navigating zoning ordinances can be...

Read More

Building a More ADA Accessible & Privacy-Friendly Downtown Website

A great website isn’t just about looking good—it’s about being accessible to everyone and respecting user privacy. By...

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Creating an Engaging Downtown Website: Best Practices for Community Connection

A great website isn’t just an online presence—it’s the heartbeat of your downtown community. Whether you’re promoting...

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